High Wind — Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Utah
2020-02-02 · Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Utah
57 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A peak wind gust of 66 mph was measured at the I-80 at MP 2 Tripod
sensor, with other measured gusts including 59 mph at the I-80 @ mp 29
sensor, and 61 mph at the Wendover Port of Entry sensor.
Wider weather episode
High winds developed briefly behind a cold front passage, mainly impacting the Interstate 80 corridor through the West Desert to Wendover, UT.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 878546. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.